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I originally saw this baby blanket pattern knit with a thick wool yarn, I would try this knitting pattern with as bulky a cotton or even cashmere yarn as I could find for added body. A hand made blanket knitted with wool yarn might be a bit scratchy for a newborn baby's crib.
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Material: 500gms of a thick bulky cotton or wool yarn to suit gauge. I would love to try knitting this personalized blanket in washable cashmere baby yarn. A hand knit cashmere crib blanket would not be as easy care or as quick to knit, but no other yarn is so soft! They say that is a washable cashmere yarn but I've yet to try it. I'll have to make a note to shop the end of season sales, discount or wholesale outlets for the best prices on cashmere yarn. 6.5mm needles
Gauge: 18 stitches to 10cm over pattern stitch
Size: 90cm long x 67.5cm wide
Pattern: Cast on 126 stitches and work according to the following instructions: Knit 6 rows to form the crib blanket's border
Every row: *Knit3, Purl3; repeating to your last 3 stitches, Knit3
Continue until work is the size you want for baby's crib
Knit 6 rows
Cast off.
Finishing: Finish your loose ends by darning them in on the wrong side of the completed baby blanket, block and finish by sewing a luxurious satin blanket binding around the edges. Congratulations on completing your custom handknit crib blanket for your baby's nursery bedding set.
To personalize your free baby knitting pattern, hand embroider the baby's date of birth with a contrasting yarn, or have the blanket monogrammed with baby's initials.
For more ideas for making your own baby nursery accessories, baby quilts, and baby woodworking projects return to the baby patterns page from Unique Baby Gear Ideas, Nursery Themes and Decorating Ideas.
Here's another BEGINNER KNIT BABY BLANKET PATTERN.
